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Health Emergency Labor Standards Act (HELSA) Implementation

(5 days ago) The Washington State Legislature passed and Governor Jay Inslee signed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5115, known as the Health Emergency Labor Standards Act (HELSA). This law became effective on May 11, 2021. HELSA establishes requirements to prevent workplace spread of an infectious or contagious … See more

https://www.lni.wa.gov/safety-health/safety-rules/rulemaking-stakeholder-information/helsa-implementation

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New State Law Requirements For Health Care Worker Protections …

(9 days ago) WEBHealth Emergency Labor Standards Act – ESSB 5115 (enacted 2021). Washington State Department of Labor & Industries bulletin on Health Emergency …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/new-state-law-requirements-for-health-care-worker-protections-during-a-declared-state-of-emergency/

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Making Sense of Washington’s New Health Emergency …

(9 days ago) WEBUpdated: Aug 17, 2021. Washington State has adopted the Health Emergency Labor Standards Act (HELSA), a sweeping worker protection bill passed by the state legislature. The Act amends the state’s …

https://ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com/2021/08/making-sense-of-washingtons-new-health-emergency-labor-standards-act/

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WASHINGTON: New law creates more pandemic worker protections

(5 days ago) WEBOn May 11, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee signed ESSB 5115, the Health Emergency Labor Standards Act (HELSA), creating labor standards that automatically take effect during …

https://www.vigilant.org/employment-law-blog/washington-new-law-creates-more-pandemic-worker-protections/

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EMPLOYMENT LAW ALERT: THE NEW HEALTH …

(9 days ago) WEBOn May 11, 2021, Governor Inslee signed into law the Health Emergency Labor Standards Act. The Act revises the state’s workers’ compensation and industrial health and safety statutes to …

https://www.lasher.com/employment-law-alert-the-new-health-emergency-labor-standards-act/

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Washington State’s New Health Emergency Labor Standards Act

(2 days ago) WEBGovernor Jay Inslee recently signed the Health Emergency Labor Standards Act (HELSA or the Act), a sweeping worker protection bill recently passed by the state …

https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/news-insights/washingtons-new-health-emergency-labor-standards-act.html

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Washington State’s New Health Emergency Labor Standards Act

(2 days ago) WEBSend. Embed. Governor Jay Inslee recently signed the Health Emergency Labor Standards Act (HELSA or the Act), a sweeping worker protection bill recently …

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/washington-state-s-new-health-emergency-3584772/

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Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety

(5 days ago) WEBProtecting Workers from COVID-19 Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. any emergency temporary standards on COVID-19, including with …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/21/executive-order-protecting-worker-health-and-safety/

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Health Emergency Labor Standards Act to receive hearing

(5 days ago) WEBHealth Emergency Labor Standards Act to receive hearing. In December, we reported that Sen. Karen Keiser (D–Des Moines) was planning to introduce a bill that …

https://wacities.org/advocacy/News/advocacy-news/2021/01/18/health-emergency-labor-standards-act-to-receive-hearing

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New health emergency labor standards bill signed into law, …

(9 days ago) WEBA bill that creates a number of new labor standards and protections for frontline workers during health emergencies was signed into law last month. On May …

https://wacities.org/data-resources/hr-insights-articles/hr-insights-article/2021/06/08/new-health-emergency-labor-standards-law-signed-into-law-includes-l-amp-i-drafting-guidance

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Questions About Presumptive Coverage for Health Care and …

(Just Now) WEBESSB 5190 provides presumptive coverage to health care workers exposed to COVID-19 starting Feb. 29, 2020, when Gov. Inslee declared a state of …

https://www.lni.wa.gov/agency/outreach/common-questions-about-presumptive-coverage-for-health-care-and-frontline-workers

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(6 days ago) WEBUnder the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA's role …

https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/national/11042021

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Health Emergency Labor Standards Act (HELSA) - wsiassn.org

(6 days ago) WEBDirects Labor and Industries (LNI) to establish a safety standard rule for workplaces where workers are exposed to contagious or infectious diseases. 2) Establishes new …

https://www.wsiassn.org/documents/2765/HELSA_11.3.20.pdf

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OSHA Interim Final Rule: COVID-19 Health Care Emergency …

(5 days ago) WEBworkers facing the highest COVID-19 hazards — those working in health care settings where suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients are treated. This includes …

https://www.aha.org/system/files/media/file/2021/07/osha-interim-final-rule-covid-19-health-care-emergency-temporary-standard-advisory-7-2-21.pdf

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COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers

(6 days ago) WEBYes, time spent waiting for and undergoing a temperature check related to COVID-19 during the workday must be paid. All time between the start and finish of an employee’s …

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/pandemic

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US Department of Labor issues emergency temporary standard to …

(5 days ago) WEBUnder the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role …

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20211104

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Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Transition Roadmap

(9 days ago) WEBHHS is planning for the federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19, declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service Act. as well as the current …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/02/09/fact-sheet-covid-19-public-health-emergency-transition-roadmap.html

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Department of Labor seeks to expand, establish protections for …

(5 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration will publish a proposal in January 2024 …

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20231221

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Guidance released for recently passed HR laws – HELSA and law

(8 days ago) WEBReaders of AWC’s Legislative Bulletin know that several HR and labor bills were passed in the last legislative session, including new labor laws protecting …

https://www.wacities.org/advocacy/News/advocacy-news/2021/10/08/guidance-released-for-recently-passed-hr-laws-helsa-and-law-enforcement-arbitrations

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Maryland Essential Workers’ Protection Act (House Bill 581, …

(2 days ago) WEBMaryland Essential Workers’ Protection Act (House Bill 581, Chapter 736 of the Laws of 2021) Frequently Asked Questions - Employment Standards Service (ESS) The …

https://dllr.state.md.us/labor/wages/essessentialprofaqs.shtml

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Safety Guidelines: Emergency Response and Recovery Workers

(9 days ago) WEBEmergency response and recovery workers may encounter many potential hazards when responding to an emergency event. The specific hazards present vary …

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emres/safety/index.html

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Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace

(6 days ago) WEBIn cases alleging a hostile work environment, one or more standards of liability will apply. Which standards apply to any given situation depends on the …

https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/enforcement-guidance-harassment-workplace

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Health emergency labor standards update - wacities.org

(9 days ago) WEBA bill to increase health-related labor standards during public health emergencies was scaled down and passed out of committee earlier this week; it now …

https://wacities.org/advocacy/News/advocacy-news/2021/02/19/health-emergency-labor-standards-update

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